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THE JOY OF LIKE MINDED OBJECTS  - ever wondered, how you can turn up a moment with your surroundings? The artist designer Elise McMahon believes that simple moments can be heightened by your interior. Through her resourceful design practices Elise is constantly exploring ethical sustainable systems in her Hudson based studio in NY in collaboration with her diverse local creative community and a long partnership with K.I. institute in Accra, Ghana - to create joyful objects and experiences that are good for people & planet. WE ARE ALL JUST ONE BODY.     SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode?  Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. You can listen to the conversations with my wonderful CATWLK SOULTLK guests on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher. THANK YOU for listening to the show dear friend! Happy to hear your feedback, questions and connect on: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk [https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114]    Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with ELISE MCMAHON: PEOPLE * Renee Neblett, founder of Kokrobitey Institute in Accra, Ghana * Alero Olympio, Ghanaian, architect * Edward Humrich, Mid-Century modernism architect in Chicago * Severine von Tscharner Fleming, organic farmer, activist, organizer based in Downeast Maine   FASHION * Enky Bayarsaikhan, Mongolian-American ethical clothing designer  * Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta, founders of fashion label Eckhaus Latta: https://www.instagram.com/eckhaus_latta/ [https://www.instagram.com/eckhaus_latta/], https://eckhauslatta.com [https://eckhauslatta.com] * Alemais, Sydney based ethical fashion brand: https://alemais.com [https://alemais.com]   INITIATIVES. INSTITUTIONS * Kokrobitey Institute in Accra, Ghana: https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/ [https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/] * RISD, Rhode Island School of Design: https://www.risd.edu [https://www.risd.edu] * The OR Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/ [https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/], https://theor.org [https://theor.org]   Elise McMahon. ON SOCIAL MEDIA * https://www.instagram.com/likemindedobjects/ [https://www.instagram.com/likemindedobjects/] * https://www.likemindedobjects.com/shop [https://www.likemindedobjects.com/shop] * https://www.crcl.earth [https://www.crcl.earth/] * https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/ [https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/]

DOES IT FEEL GOOD - asked the Sydney based fashion designer when launching her ethical fashion label ALEMAIS in the middle of 2020’s lockdowns. Is it right to put this out in the world? Feeling deeply connected to people and planet Lesleigh Jermanus creates artisanal collections that transcend time, age, demographics - simply for the joy of dressing, with love & respect for nature and through THE POWER OF HER CREATIVE COLLECTIVE.   SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode?  Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. You can listen to the conversations with my wonderful CATWLK SOULTLK guests on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher. THANK YOU for listening to the show dear friend! Happy to hear your feedback, questions and connect on: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk [https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114]    Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with LESLEIGH JERMANUS:   PEOPLE * Jo Maiden, founder of SOKO Kenya: https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya_jo/ [https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya_jo/] * Emma Gale, artist: https://www.instagram.com/emmagale_artist/ [https://www.instagram.com/emmagale_artist/] * Yvon Chouinard, founder Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com/company-history/ [https://www.patagonia.com/company-history/]   FASHION * SOKO Kenya, ethical sustainable clothing manufacturer: https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya/ [https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya/] * Stella McCartney, sustainable luxury fashion brand   Lesleigh Jermanus. ON SOCIAL MEDIA * https://www.instagram.com/alemais.official/ [https://alemais.com] * https://alemais.com [https://alemais.com]

OPENNESS OPENS DOORS - a mantra for the Athens-based photographer, one that has opened doors, hearts and that gives him the permission to take pictures through the eyes of the many amazing humans that he meets every day. Feelings, emotions, music, and his love for the streets are the driving energies in his long creative journey. Panos has a daily commitment to stay in flow… ‚I FEEL REALLY GOOD, WHEN I’M HOLDING MY CAMERA‘   SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode?  Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. You can listen to the conversations with my wonderful CATWLK SOULTLK guests on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher. THANK YOU for listening to the show dear friend! Happy to hear your feedback, questions and connect on: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk [https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114]    Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with PANOS GEORGIOU:   PEOPLE * Haile Gebrselassie - Ethiopian marathon running athlete: https://www.instagram.com/officialhailegebrselassie/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/officialhailegebrselassie/?hl=de] * Jim Jarmusch - American film director, screenwriter, composer, musician: https://www.instagram.com/jim.jarmusch/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/jim.jarmusch/?hl=de] * Jean Patrick Manchette - French fiction novelist * Cat Power - folk singer, musician: https://www.instagram.com/catpowerofficial/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/catpowerofficial/?hl=de]   FASHION * 2112 - luxury Greek streetwear: https://sneakaces.com/garment2112/ [https://sneakaces.com/garment2112/]   PHOTOGRAPHY * Susan Meiselas - documentary photographer: https://www.instagram.com/susanmeiselas/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/susanmeiselas/?hl=de] * Alex Webb - American photographer * Constantine Manos - Greek American documentary photographer: https://www.instagram.com/constantine.manos/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/constantine.manos/?hl=de] * Helmut Newton - German Australian fashion photographer   MUSIC * Club Meduse - disco music: https://open.spotify.com/album/1JzG0fZPiAmbWKGd5Ymiyx?si=Bbm4q8VMSkOZcNQRBo_HZA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 [https://open.spotify.com/album/1JzG0fZPiAmbWKGd5Ymiyx?si=Bbm4q8VMSkOZcNQRBo_HZA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1] * Shabbaz Palaces: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6C403AR4y6PjN0xNNGh42m?si=kFxwLUTIQ3uCzHs17zN5Og [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6C403AR4y6PjN0xNNGh42m?si=kFxwLUTIQ3uCzHs17zN5Og] * Idles - punk music (documentary): https://www.afgang.co.uk/dont-go-gentle/ [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.afgang.co.uk%2Fdont-go-gentle%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C68f704891e6c41709ab908d98c7e59f4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637695296571067092%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wY5q1Gtrex8ZQ0kjKwdkvua%2BSMrVyyVY0c%2B6UTYd8M4%3D&reserved=0]  * Steve Gunn - American folk music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uLXW75DlTRahz2WKJZGeO?si=s3ULV47YRSavwUYrWQHYgQ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uLXW75DlTRahz2WKJZGeO?si=s3ULV47YRSavwUYrWQHYgQ] * Marina Satti - Greek musician: https://www.instagram.com/marina_satti/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/marina_satti/?hl=de], https://open.spotify.com/artist/2W4apaxME2OLw8qqhZK7aJ?si=gazrgaYWQxiZ3E6Gd9vJ-g&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2W4apaxME2OLw8qqhZK7aJ?si=gazrgaYWQxiZ3E6Gd9vJ-g&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1] * O negros tou moria: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kw0RBxQ5PjqTePr8TrTI1?si=ckOs9YVzSL2TUnMc5tYEWw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kw0RBxQ5PjqTePr8TrTI1?si=ckOs9YVzSL2TUnMc5tYEWw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1], https://www.instagram.com/blackmorris37/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/blackmorris37/?hl=de]   Panos Georgiou. ON SOCIAL MEDIA * https://www.instagram.com/panosgeorgiou/ [https://www.instagram.com/panosgeorgiou/]

DESIGNING THE EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNITY - creating inclusive spaces and a coffee culture, where a welcoming community can be build - this is the driving purpose for Steve Chang, the founder of the South LA-based COPA VIDA. With his own bi-cultural experience and his journey in the energy-giving business, he loves to invite everyone to chat over his favorite coffee drink and to learn about building a sustainable profitable business. EVERYBODY DESERVES A WARM WELCOME.   SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode?  Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. You can listen to the conversations with my wonderful CATWLK SOULTLK guests on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher. THANK YOU for listening to the show dear friend! Happy to hear your feedback, questions and connect on: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk [https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114]    Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with STEVE CHANG: PEOPLE. BRANDS. ORGANIZATIONS * FRANCIS CHAN - author, speaker, teacher, pastor: https://www.ted.com/talks/suzanne_simard_how_trees_talk_to_each_other/up-next?language=mg [https://www.ted.com/talks/suzanne_simard_how_trees_talk_to_each_other/up-next?language=mg]   Steve Chang. ON SOCIAL MEDIA * stevec@copa-vida.com [stevec@copa-vida.com] * https://copa-vida.com [https://copa-vida.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/copa_vida/ [https://www.instagram.com/copa_vida/] * linkedin.com/in/steve-chang-b5872865 [http://linkedin.com/in/steve-chang-b5872865]

HUNT FOR BEAUTY AND IT SHOWS UP - when I invited Omoyemi Akerele, my wonderful first guest on the Catwlk Soultlk podcast one year ago, I dived into the adventure of soulful creative conversations. In midst of the 2020 global pandemic I wanted to connect with diverse people and explore how other creatives create beauty and a beautiful life for themselves and for others despite changes and challenges all around us - share their beautiful voices, stories, some light and inspiration. Let’s pause and reflect on some insightful snapshots, taken from my inspiring conversations with Omoyemi Akerele, Makoto Fujimura, Renee Neblett, Bemnet Yemesgen, Joanna Maiden. Enjoy the Catwlk Soultlk SOULMIX ONE.   SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode?  Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. THANK YOU for listening to the show dear friend! Happy to hear your feedback, questions and to connect on: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk [https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-a-47226114]    My show guests. ON SOCIAL MEDIA OMOYEMI AKERELE * http://stylehousefiles.com [http://stylehousefiles.com/] * http://lagosfashionweek.ng [http://lagosfashionweek.ng/]   MAKOTO FUJIMURA * https://culture-care-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/light-through-the-cracks-episode-1 [https://culture-care-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/light-through-the-cracks-episode-1] * https://www.instagram.com/culturecarecreative/ [https://www.instagram.com/culturecarecreative/] * https://www.instagram.com/iamfujimura/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/iamfujimura/?hl=de] * https://www.instagram.com/academykintsugi/?hl=de [https://www.instagram.com/academykintsugi/?hl=de] * https://www.makotofujimura.com [https://www.makotofujimura.com/]    RENEE C NEBLETT * https://www.kokrobiteyinstitute.org [https://www.kokrobiteyinstitute.org/] * https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/ [https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/]   BEMNET YEMESGEN  * www.thebem.net [http://www.thebem.net/] * www.instagram.com/ohmybem [https://eur06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fohmybem&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cd3a29d733a264a083db008d876ae988b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637389839535030660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=jG4SBo%2Ba8eLPErnYK1kkHeaQmCG%2B1VhbIU8RJUvScVM%3D&reserved=0] * www.linkedin.com/in/bemnet [https://eur06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fbemnet&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cd3a29d733a264a083db008d876ae988b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637389839535020665%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=drUAQ6%2BSDlvjfdUJ3NGXG3IqumzdK3tLRHcF3ekxIhU%3D&reserved=0]   JOANNA MAIDEN * https://www.soko-kenya.com [http://www.thebem.net/] * https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya/?hl=de [https://eur06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fohmybem&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cd3a29d733a264a083db008d876ae988b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637389839535030660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=jG4SBo%2Ba8eLPErnYK1kkHeaQmCG%2B1VhbIU8RJUvScVM%3D&reserved=0] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-maiden-soko-kenya/?originalSubdomain=uk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-maiden-soko-kenya/?originalSubdomain=uk]